As described at the Artist's site at http://www.damienrobinson.co.uk/the-phone-box.html

Calling the number would receive a recording currently mirrored at this location: https://soundcloud.com/damienrobinson/damien-robinson-il-faut-me-chercher

"The Phone Box project took place for three weeks during November of 1992. Public telephone boxes, located within red light areas of London and Liverpool, were used as sites for artworks by Tracey Emin. Stephen Forde, David Fryer, Sher Rajah, Damien Robinson and Kate Smith. The aim of The Phone Box project has been to examine the term 'territory'. Not only in its purely geographical sense but also in relation to personal territory. Essentially, the distinction between public and private space relating to our sense of self, our fantasies and external social boundaries. The telephone box provides the individual with a point of contact, which reaffirms a sense of security. Engrossed in conversation, we become immersed in the illusion of total privacy. Glass walls, intended to keep the world outside, nevertheless highlight our presence. Inhabiting both public and private space simultan­eously, the telephone box provides fertile ground for artists to examine the relationship between privacy, personal and public space, and invisibility.

In considering the role of territory on a personal level, we must also consider the wider implications of the term 'territory'. The link between territory and power. The power of that which makes up the status quo, and the power of the individual or sub-culture, that may exist outside the mainstream, but is able to pose a threat. For example, the public telephone box, which in many areas is used as a host venue for the advertisement of sex, to the constellation of its owners.

The existence of social boundaries contribute immensely to our sense of identity. Relating as much to our sense of individuality as to our sense of community. The Phone Box project has sought to test out some of those boundaries.

I would like to thank all those involved in bringing The Phone Box project to fruition. Particularly the artists for their support throughout. Thanks also go to Helen Samways for her contribution to the project."

Virginia Nimarkoh